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A look at the surprising nineteenth-century technology that inspires this literary and cultural movement: “I was very impressed by this book.” —SF Crowsnest   In recent decades …

A look at the surprising nineteenth-century technology that inspires this literary and cultural movement: ’;I was very impressed by this book.’ SF Crowsnest In recent decades, steampunk has grown fro …

There is an ancient and quite baseless myth that the use of torture has never been legal in Britain. This old wives’ tale arose because torture had been neither endorsed nor forbidden by either statu …

There is an ancient and quite baseless myth that the use of torture has never been legal in Britain. This old wives’ tale arose because torture had been neither endorsed nor forbidden by either statu …

"A solid introduction and useful survey of slaving activity by the Muslims of North Africa over the course of several centuries." -Chronicles Everybody knows about the transatlantic slave t …

"A solid introduction and useful survey of slaving activity by the Muslims of North Africa over the course of several centuries." -Chronicles Everybody knows about the transatlantic slave t …

This book relates a chapter of American military history which many people would rather forget. When the United States came to the aid of Britain in 1942, the arrival of American troops was greeted w …

This book relates a chapter of American military history which many people would rather forget. When the United States came to the aid of Britain in 1942, the arrival of American troops was greeted w …

This study of friendly fire on civilians during the London Blitz and the attack on Pearl harbor exposes the unknown horror behind these iconic WWII events.The London Blitz and the Japanese attack on …

This study of friendly fire on civilians during the London Blitz and the attack on Pearl harbor exposes the unknown horror behind these iconic WWII events.The London Blitz and the Japanese attack on …

“Webb takes what we know about these magical beings via pop culture and explores their origins and how their respective images have changed over time.” —The Portalist   This bo …

“Webb takes what we know about these magical beings via pop culture and explores their origins and how their respective images have changed over time.” —The Portalist   This bo …

Between the beginning of the First World War in the summer of 1914 and the armistice in 1918, 51 men were executed in Britain. The great majority, over 80%, were hanged for murder, but in addition to …

Between the beginning of the First World War in the summer of 1914 and the armistice in 1918, 51 men were executed in Britain. The great majority, over 80%, were hanged for murder, but in addition to …

Discover the secrets of Roman London with this invaluable and lavishly illustrated travel companion that blends history and self-guided walks to explore all visible Roman remains throughout Greater L …

Discover the secrets of Roman London with this invaluable and lavishly illustrated travel companion that blends history and self-guided walks to explore all visible Roman remains throughout Greater L …